Madrid vs Prague vs Rio de Janeiro vs Ubud vs Valencia

Madrid 🇪🇸
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Population 6,578,0179 1,305,737 6,718,903 112,490 834,000
Official language(s) Spanish Czech Portuguese Indonesian and Balinese Spanish, Valencian
Level of English Moderate High Low Low Moderate
Main airport Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) Galeão International Airport Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA) Valencia Manises Airport (VLC)
Most common months to visit March - May, September - November June - October January - March, December May - October March - June, September, October
Currency EUR - Euro (€) CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp) EUR - Euro (€)
Credit cards Accepted everywhere Accepted most places (some places are cash only) Accepted everywhere Accepted in some places Accepted almost everywhere
Remote worker visa Yes Yes No Yes Yes
Average monthly costs $2498 $1806 $1833 $1363 $1976
Rent $1174 $780 $1066 $658 $869
Groceries $175 $158 $95 $150 $146
Dining out $313 $240 $210 $10 $292
Cafe $51 $53 $25 $28 $42
Coworking space $196 $175 $130 $106 $152
Mobile internet $10 $24 $7 $3 $16
Public transportation $78 $61 $33 $53 $38
Taxis $44 $33 $14 $13 $42
Shared bicycles and scooters $49 $19 $16 $33 $30
Sport and cultural events $54 $19 $55 $14 $73
Museums and sights $20 $35 $26 $9 $44
Nightlife $82 $50 $54 $118 $66
Gym $44 $56 $31 $72 $34
Yoga $142 $66 $40 $87 $87
Massage $64 $37 $32 $10 $45
SIM card options Orange, Movistar, Vodafone Vodafone, T-Mobile Tim, Claro, Vivo Telkomsel, XL Axiata Vodafone, Orange
Tipping Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars
Taxi apps Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now Uber, Liftago Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber Grab, GoJek Cabify, FreeNow
Tap water Drinkable Drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable Drinkable
Overall cuisine Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. Thick soups are often combined with stewed vegetables and baked meats to produce rich dishes. Gravies and creams are popular in Czech cuisine, as is beer! Emphasis on rice, beans, pork and beef with a variety of root vegetables and fresh fruits. Fresh seafood is also very common. Balinese foods revolve on the complex flavors from certain ingredients like fresh vegetables, meat, coconut milk, and time-tested spices mixture. Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats
Local food specialities Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros. Satay, nasi goreng, gado-gado, martabak, bubur sumsum Paella, fideuà, esgarrat, orxata, bunyols
Eat like a local Have some tapas and sangria at a tasca and paella at an authentic eatery. Keep an eye on the time and visit a cafeteria for a mid-afternoon merienda and some churros! Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés The "snack capital" of Brazil, Rio is a perfect place to try street food as well as the wide varieties of small, traditional eateries and churrascarias easily found across the city. Warung for authentic babi guling and bebek betutu, cafes for kopi luwak, street stalls for pisang goreng, nasi campur, and sate lilit Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches)
Vegetarian / vegan options 85 listings on Happy Cow 112 options on HappyCow 54 options on Happy Cow 255 listings on Happy Cow 98 listings on Happy Cow